The classic and collector car scene offers a never-ending onslaught of beautiful cars of all shapes and sizes. From American muscle cars right through to obscure European offerings, there are models out there to suit every taste. In a recent conversation we had with Craig Jackson, CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions, he was kind enough to share a little insight on a handful of collector cars that he's seen climbing in value as of late. After searching high and low, we managed to find a few of his picks floating around the online collector car marketplace. Here's what we came up with.

The '80s are back, and the when it comes to American cars the Grand National is leading the charge. Powered by a turbocharged V-6 engine, which was an uncommon configuration for a domestic car, the Grand National has slowly built an odd cult following over the years. They used to be a sub-$10K bargain buy, but prices have been climbing rapidly over the last year or so.

There was once a time where you could find a buyer for one of these for anything north of $30,000, but those days are long gone. Recent auction results — including a number of high-dollar sales at the Barrett-Jackson auction at Mohegan Sun — are proving that these Magnum P.I. Ferraris (and other models from the '80s) are gaining value at a rapid pace.

If you want to spend smart money on a collector car but don't have a giant budget, the Datsun 240Z is a pretty safe bet. They're still affordable, they look great, they're fun to drive, and their values have been climbing steadily. Cars like this in "daily driver" condition were well under $10K not that long ago — but this car, when professionally restored, can now easily hit 20, 30, or sometimes even $40,000 in pristine condition.

On the other end of the pendulum swing, this Chevy Nomad will blow the bank, but the cool thing about it is, you couldn't build it for this much if you tried. Many of the '50s and earlier cars have sort of stagnated in value, the Nomads are still faring quite well. What we have here is a Nomad restomod, resting on an Art Morrison chassis for vastly improved handling, and powered by a modern fuel-injected small-block Chevy motor. They claim to have receipts for $300K worth of build cost, and looking at the photos in the ad, we don't doubt it one bit.

We've mentioned before that modifying Jeeps into apocalypse-ready off-road monsters has been a popular trend that continues to grow in 2016, and there isn't much out there that looks more capable of taking on anything than a Unimog. These beastly trucks border on ridiculous, are useless on the highway (typically maxing out around 50ish miles per hour), but they're just too cool to ignore. This one may need a little TLC, as it's been sitting idle for four years, according to the seller — but once tuned up, these things will just keep running for ages.

This slick white Caddy has been tastefully upgraded on a budget, and at $29,500 it's the kind of car you can buy and cruise around in without fear of it losing value at all. '60s Caddys aren't gaining much value as of late, having gone up by no more than a few grand over the last three years, but of the many bigger domestic models of the era, there's always going to be someone out there who's into the old DeVille.

With its sleek and aerodynamic body — seen as being ahead of its time back in the day — these Studebakers remain relatively affordable for the time being. Though these weren't on Craig Jackson's list when we chatted with him, we have a sneaking suspicion that these little coupes will be on the move before too long. There's something particularly European about the shape and proportion of these Studebakers, and with so many European cars gaining huge traction in the collector market, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to see collectors turn to the domestic scene for cars of a similar aesthetic.

The world may still be losing their mind over vintage Porsche 911s these days, but there's something about its predecessor — the Porsche 356 — that'll stop you dead in your tracks. It'll set you back a good $100K+ on a good day, but if a Blue Chip-quality collector car is on your shopping list, this would be a fine choice.

This funky resto-mod prewar pickup sports a handful of mild upgrades that make it much more user-friendly than an all-original version could ever be. Bigger brakes, a fresh interior, and a sleek (and very dark) green paint job will make you a hit at your local weekend car show.

By no means your average Packard, this custom coupe was three years in the works, and by all accounts it turned out brilliantly. Its all-steel body has been extensively reworked, including the deletion of door handles, and a beautiful custom-made front grille among many other details. Powered by a monster 502-cubic-inch V-8 and equipped with Wilwood disc brakes and air-ride suspension, the PackRat may look like a show queen, but it's more than capable of tearing up the asphalt.

Jeeps and Land Cruisers of all shapes and sizes remain immensely popular these days, and this freshly restored convertible is just perfect. Updated with disc brakes, air conditioning and a 5-speed manual transmission, this FJ40 isn't 100 percent original, however it still maintains its (recently rebuilt) original and numbers-matching engine. As an added bonus, it also includes a factory hard-top, meaning it's ready for year-round use.

Back on the budget-friendly end of the spectrum, this simple Chevy C10 pickup truck would make a great daily-driver. Powered by a 350-cubic-inch small-block V-8, this brightly colored yet otherwise fairly plain-jane truck would be a great base to upgrade further over time while still being able to enjoy it right now.

The enthusiasts in the room will be quick to note the details that make this Mercedes special. These early Benz coupes were miles ahead of their time, sporting design cues that lasted long into the '80s, and this particular example is the cleanest we've seen in ages. Like other German coupes of late, this is one on the watch list that we expect to climb in value quickly.

Alfa Romeo has built some stunning cars over the years, and amidst some of their amazing coupes and convertibles the Montreal is often overlooked. Introduced as a concept car at Expo '67 in (you guessed it) Montreal, only 3,700 examples were produced from 1970 to 1977. Given its limited production, it is still somewhat surprising to see nicely restored examples still surfacing well below the $100K mark.

Definitely our most bank-breaking selection this month, but this Lotus Eleven is just too jaw-dropping to pass up. Part streamlined racer and part potential inspiration for the Batmobile, the Lotus Eleven was geared from day one towards both well-heeled individuals interested in the occasional track day, and to seasoned racing professionals. This model has seen a complete and extensive restoration, and while its engine is not numbers-matching to the chassis, it's a period-correct Coventry Climax FWE 1,200cc engine that is fitted.

There have been a number of obscure cars to come and go recently, but when we spotted this Panther it had to make the list. Only 368 of these rare roadsters were ever produced, and this one has spent its entire life unregistered in the collection of Portland's car dealership giant, Ron Tonkin. With his current collection holding an estimated value of over $50M, we can't be entirely surprised that he never bothered registering the oddball Panther.

The DeTomaso Pantera has remained hugely popular with collectors for a couple of key reasons. For starters, it is as aesthetically appealing as any of the offerings from the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini from the same era, if not more. Secondly, and most importantly in the North American market, it is powered by a classic Ford 351 Cleveland V-8 engine — making it miles more appealing to enthusiasts wanting to look after maintenance and repair without the bank-breaking headaches that come with an Italian Stallion.

Fiat built some strange vehicles back in the day, and this old Multipla is no exception. If you ever wondered what the love-child of a Volkswagen Microbus and a BMW Isetta would be, here's your answer. Originally conceived as a basic (read: slow) and budget-friendly people-mover, the Multipla is an interesting snapshot at what the future of transportation was through the '60s.

On our list of classic cars, this Devin Healey is definitely the most obscure. Devin Enterprises was only around from 1955 to 1964, producing limited-run race cars as well as sports car bodies that were pre-designed to fit on a customer's own chassis. This gorgeous roadster, for example, sits on an original Austin Healey 100-6 chassis, though from every angle you wouldn't suspect the vehicle was anything other than a production model. The car has an extensive racing history throughout the U.S. from the mid-'70s right through to near-present day, and appears to be in absolutely spotless condition.

This clean and simple '68 Mustang is our favorite bargain-buy for this month. Not all-original or numbers-matching, this clean white mustang has a nicely built 306 cubic inch engine, an upgraded locking rear differential, and a Borg Warner T5 5-speed manual transmission. At this price it won't be a show-stopper, but it will still put a smile on your face every time you're out cruising.

The hot rod and resto-mod truck market is still going strong, and this '52 Chevy is a really solid example of a custom that will be equally at home at your local car show as it will be out on the road. Powered by a 327-cubic-inch small-block V-8 and equipped with both power steering and disc brakes (but sadly no A/C).